Monday – Friday, November 14 – 18 / 9 am – noon

Whether you are a beginner or a intermediate level artist this five-day intensive is designed to help your improve your drawing techniques. Students will start with the very basics gaining a solid foundational working knowledge of how to draw what they see with an emphasis on tonal range, perspective and shading. Through drawing drills and take-home assignments students will gain a better understanding of tool use and drawing techniques to create successful drawings using the comparative method.

Instructor: David McCamant
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels

Supply List:

• Drawing Pencils: 3 – HB, 1 – each B, 2B, 4B, 6B, 1 – White pastel pencil
• Erasers: 1 – Kneaded, 1 – White ‘soap’
• Drawing Board: 24”x 32” Incredible Art Board (or similar)
• Clips: 2 – Bulldog brand clips (as large as you can find)
• Paper: 1 – 9” x 12” Pad Strathmore Charcoal Paper Medium Weight (white), 1 – 9” x 12” Pad Bogus Rough Sketch Paper (brown), 1 – 12” x 18” Pad Strathmore Charcoal Paper Medium Weight (white), 1 – 9” x 12” sketchbook
• Small pencil sharpener

Thursdays, October 20 – November 10 / 5:30 – 6:30 pm

Meditation is a technique for inner peace and wellness. Meditation can be a cornerstone of a healthy, happy, productive life. Everyone can do it. This class is taught by an expert who has over 30 years of experience helping people just like you. It does not require concentration or any special skill. You will learn different techniques each week that you can take home and use on your own. All are welcome, from first-timers to advanced students. 

Instructor: Stephen Jacobs 
Ages: 15 and Up / All Levels 

Instructor Notes: Please wear comfortable clothes. Students will meditate while seated in chairs.

Tuesdays, September 13 – 27 / 5 – 8 pm

Beginning and Intermediate photographers will enjoy this three-part introduction to shooting landscape photography. Day 1 will be a classroom lecture reviewing camera setting and shooting techniques. On Day 2, students will enjoy putting their new skills to use while shooting on-location. On Day 3, students will return to the classroom for review, class discussion and lecture.

Supply list: DSLR Camera (full charged with instruction manual), tripod. Laptop, tablet or notebook for note taking is recommended. It is also recommended (though not required) that you have photo editing software on your personal computer.

Wednesday, December 14 / 10 am – 3 pm

Capture botanicals in luminous watercolor! Students will have a choice of several specimens that reflect a range of skill levels.The class will include demonstration and individualized instruction. Those new to botanical illustration are welcome though some watercolor experience is recommended.

Instructor: Carroll Charlet
Ages: Adult (15+) / Some watercolor experience recommended 

Supply List:

• Your personal water color pallet. (If you are a beginner please contact  Carroll for pallet suggestions)
• Watercolor brushes including #6 and #2 round (Silver/Black brand recommended and available at Nevada Fine Arts)
• Arches paper cold pressed  #140,  or hot pressed #140 for more advanced students. 
• * Paper can be purchased from the instructor during class for $2 a sheet as we will use only one or two sheets
• Roll of paper towels
• Drawing pencil
• Kneaded eraser
• 2 Plastic water containers

Please mail questions to carrollcharlet@sbcglobal.net

Thursday, December 1 / 10 am – 3 pm

Translucence is at the heart of watercolor painting. Learn to chart and mix your colors to keep the beautiful luminosity of the medium. This class includes color charting both wet and dry, mixing triads for unusual color, and learning to combine warm and cool hues. An excellent class for both the beginner and advanced student.

Instructor: Carroll Charlet
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels

Supply List:

• Your personal watercolor pallet. If you are a beginner please contact Carroll* for pallet suggestions. 
• 2 sheets 11 x 15 140 lb cold pressed watercolor paper (Paper can be purchased from the instructor during class for $2 a sheet as we will use 2 or 3 sheets). 
• Roll of paper towels 
• Drawing pencil 
• Kneaded eraser 
• 2 Plastic water containers 
• #6 or #8 round brush (Silver/Black Velvet brush recommended – available at Nevada Fine Arts) 

*Please e-mail questions to carrollcharlet@sbcglobal.net

Wednesday, November 30 / 1 – 4 pm

With watercolor, and pen and ink, students will create holiday cards that can be reprinted for season’s greetings. Enjoy demonstrations and instruction in watercolor before creating your own unique cards. All levels welcome and all materials will be supplied!

Instructor: Carroll Charlet
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels

Wednesday, November 16 / 10 am – 3 pm 

Capture the beauty of autumn leaves. Using the techniques of botanical illustration learn to create pictures and cards in watercolor, pencil and ink. This class is open to all levels. 

Instructor: Carroll Charlet 
Ages: 15 and Up / All Levels 

Required Supplies:

• Basic watercolor set (paint and brush) 
• Small round 10-well pallet 
• Fine tip waterproof black ink pen (Micron 005 or equal) 
• Graphite or mechanical pencil 
• Rubber eraser 
• 2 plastic water containers 
• Tablet of cold press 140 lb watercolor paper*
• Lunch 

*Single sheets of watercolor paper may be purchased during class 

For questions regarding materials, contact Carroll Charlet at carrollcharlet@sbcglobal.net

Fridays, November 11 – December 9* / 9 am – noon
*NOTE: Class does not meet on Friday, November 25

Beginning and experienced students will enjoy this four-week open studio format watercolor series. Students are invited to bring works in progress or begin new projects in this fun and social series. Each class will begin with a short lesson addressing a challenge or technique followed by open studio time to continue work on personal projects. Instructor will be on hand to assist with challenges, offer critique, instruction and encouragement. *Supply list. 

Instructor: Carroll Charlet
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels

Saturdays, October 8 and 15 / 10 am – 2 pm

NOTE: This class has been rescheduled and will now meet on Saturday, October 15 from 9 am – 5 pm. To register for the October 15 class, please click here.

Instructor: MD Welch
Ages: Adults (15+) / All levels

Saturdays, September 24 and October 1 / 10 am – 2 pm

This class is designed for beginning to intermediate photographers who have purchased a digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera, which is a camera with removable lenses. Course participants will explore the specific features of DSLR cameras, as well as general photographic skills and techniques to make great pictures.

Required Supplies: Students are required to bring have a DSLR camera, as well as their camera’s manual. A fully charged battery and memory card are also necessary for class. Any lenses that they own should also be brought to class.

Instructor: MD Welch
Ages: Adults (15+) / All levels